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Attack Date: April 13, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using display name spoofing and a compromised external account to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Email Content
Subject
DD-Update
Body
Hi [Target Name],
Quick one - I need to update my paycheck direct deposit info. Can the
change be effective for the next pay date?
Thanks,
[Executive Name].
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